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Monuments in Montijo

Capela da Quinta do Saldanha

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Rua Doutor Manuel da Cruz Júnior
2870, Montijo

Montijo

Known as the Hermitage of the Lord of the Afflicted, this chapel is an integral part of Quinta do Saldanha. It is worth noting the rare beauty of an ivory Christ on a carved wooden cross. The image of the Lord Jesus of the Afflicted remains, to this day, a source of great popular devotion, especially among fishermen.

Igreja de São Jorge e Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Piedade

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Rua do Poço Novo
2870-525, Sarilhos Grandes

Montijo

A temple with Baroque features founded in 1740, during the reign of King John V. The interior has a single nave covered by a frescoed ceiling and eighteenth-century tile panels covering the walls. The left wing of the main chapel leads to the former chapel of Our Lady of Mercy, a sixteenth-century building that became the church's chapel.

Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira

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Rua Santo António
2870, Canha

Montijo

The main façade is flanked by a tower with three bells. The single-nave interior features five altars. The Hispano-Arabic tiles and 17th-century paintings are noteworthy.

Igreja Nossa Senhora da Atalaia

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Rua Antonio Joaquim Marques
2870, Atalaia

Montijo

A Mannerist building, rebuilt in the 18th century. The interior walls are covered in 17th-century blue and white tiles depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. At the back of the church is a eucalyptus grove that ends in a fountain, the Fonte da Senhora or Fonte Santa, where, according to legend, Our Lady of Atalaia appeared. The traditional symbolic "Lavagens" are still held there today during the parish's main pilgrimage, which takes place on the last Sunday in August.

Capela da Misericórdia de Canha

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Rua do Castelo
2870, Canha

Montijo

The main chapel's altar features a gilded altarpiece and Solomonic columns framing 17th-century painted panels depicting Saint Margaret of Cortona and Saint Martin of Tours. The ceiling features the National Coat of Arms of King Sebastian.

Igreja de Santo Isidro de Pegões

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Avenida 25 de Abril
2895, Santo Isidro de Pegões

Montijo

A church with a visual expression, tending toward the geometrical foundations of concrete architecture. With its unique architecture, reminiscent of the Estado Novo era, the dome and side walls of the High Altar are decorated with paintings depicting the life of Saint Isidro.

Igreja da Misericórdia do Montijo

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Praça 1º de Maio
2870-233, Montijo

Montijo

Built in the 16th century, the church underwent several renovations over the centuries. The main façade features a portal topped by a triangular pediment. The interior is lined with tiles dating back to the 17th century.

Igreja do Espírito Santo / Igreja Matriz do Montijo

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Praça da República
2870-235, Montijo

Montijo

The church was built in the 15th century and underwent significant alterations later. The façade features a portico with fluted columns and a triangular pediment. The interior is lined with 18th-century tiles depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin. The chancel is Manueline, and the portals are Renaissance.

Cruzeiro da Atalaia

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Atalaia
2870, Atalaia

Montijo

A manuelin crucifix in stone, where the image of Christ on the cross and a beheaded pietá are sculpted.

Fonte Ornamentada

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Alameda Zeca Afonso
2870, Afonsoeiro

Montijo
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